i would like to take this time to hopefully write down the endless journey at urbana'06. memories that will be kept forever, yes. so i shall start off with some bible verses from ephesians..as this whole conference was on ephesians..which was just absolutely amazing. i don't know why..but i can just read the entire book of ephesians over and over again...and i think it truly reflects how my "new" life....the life that God blessed me with. wow. just so amazing. but yessh! let's start of with a few of my favourite verses from ephesians:
2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, throuh faith
2:14 For he himself is our peace
3:13 therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory
3:18-19 And i pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ and to know this love srpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fulness of God
4:1 live a life worthy of the calling
4:3 make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace
4:24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness
5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord
5:16 making the most of every opportunity
5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything
6:11 Put on the full armor of God
wow. those verses are just too beautiful....can read them over and over again..and still be in awe. everyday, now when i read the bible..it's not just words. but this beautiful picture that i paint in my head...just so beautiful..and i just pause for a moment and think..my heart skips a beat...and realize how meaningful it is...it's so breathtaking....hehe....like the morning sunshine :) but yessh* ephesians was basically about GOD'S POWER...how great and how wide and deep is He....and if we can depend on God's power...and put on the FULL armour of God..the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shield of faith, helmet of salvation...and just pray on all occasions with ALL kinds of prayers and request....He will grant us His peace...yesss...the peace that's by the river~ that kind of peace..the peace when you wake up...and you just open your curtains and see the sun gleaming in your face...the birds chirping..just a new beauitful morning that we just love. yess!! goodness me~ i can also say that i learned SO much about prayers..HOW IMPORTANT prayers are in our relationship with god because without prayers...there is basically no real deep relationship with God...and i can say that from my own experiences...where He seems so far..but yessh! if we truly TRUST and believe that God will answer our prayers...and totally have faith..oh yes, you shall see miracles happening in your life. i really wanna try my bestest to go to morning/afternoon prayer meetings..cuz i see the importance now..to meet with fellow brothers and sisters..and just pray. pray pray. it is so beauitful. just so beautiful. and then you see life in a totally different perspective..the way you live..the way you act...PRAISE GOD! so yessh* that is one of my commitments and deepest prayers....hhaa how ironic..but yeshh! it is :) and i'm excited for 2007 because i think God is teaching me something so great alreadY! one of the speakers said..."the enemy is busy, busy, busy..BUT the shephard is faithful, faithful, faithful.." 8) mmmhmmm..let's also continue to read His words so we'll be mustered (mmm) when sins enter our hearts....which does occur very often...but yessh..let's keep on fighting that fight...and overflow our hearts of love, joy, peace! =D another thought, i truly truly truly excitedly believe that GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ME...that i don't know yet...but i am waiting...waiting patiently..for all those moments in my life where God will bless me..BECAUSE he IS blessing me this moment, this day, this hour, this minute, this second! and i believe every day is a blessing and he just keeps pouring out His blessing. so let us not worry about tomorrow...and just keep on trusting because I truly believe he has beautiful plans planned out for each one of us..whether it is our career, our relationships, our families, our friendsihps...EVERYTHING ... so i just stand in awe..and not worry cuz i KNOW he will provide..BECAUSE YES! HE IS THE PROVIDER OF ALL THINGS GREAT AND BEAUTIFUL..so why do i need to worry!...HEHE IMm so excited..each day is so exciting cuz i realize how much God loves me and pours out his blessings for me.... :) so i thank you LORD..for everything..for all things..for life. for the peace you placed in my heart...the joy of living...the laughters of friendship, the tears of joy, OH PRAISE GOD! this was a wonderful time of reflecting but i shud get going cuz i promised to have a little girls night at suite 519 with my feelllow sisters . :) oh blessed be his name. i shall continue this one other day~~
lois.
{amazing grace}
posted by lois @ 9:42 PM
